Chinmaya Mission Kannur

26/09/2026

True Loving Is Giving

“True loving is not a passive ‘taking’ but a dynamic ‘giving’.” — Swami Chinmayananda

True love is active. It expresses itself through our words, actions, time, patience, understanding and willingness to help. A loving person does not simply wait for someone else to make life better. He or she takes the initiative to make life better for others.

The greatest beauty of giving is that it does not always require money or material possessions. A kind word can be a gift. Listening patiently can be a gift. Forgiving someone can be a gift. Encouraging a child, helping an elderly person, supporting a friend in difficulty, or simply being present when someone needs us—these are all expressions of love.

The image of a child helping an elderly person beautifully expresses this spirit. The child is not thinking about what she will receive in return. She simply participates, helps and shares the work. In that simple act, love becomes visible.

When love becomes only a demand, relationships slowly become transactional. We begin to expect attention, recognition and appreciation. But when love becomes giving, our relationships become richer and more meaningful. We begin to experience the happiness that comes from making someone else happy.

Giving also transforms the giver. When we give selflessly, our heart becomes wider. We become less self-centred and more sensitive to the needs of others. Service, therefore, is not merely something we do for others; it is also a way of discovering the goodness within ourselves.

Swami Chinmayananda’s message encourages us to make love a dynamic force in life. Let our love move from thought into action, from expectation into contribution, and from taking into giving.

Every day gives us countless opportunities to practise this kind of love. Let us give our time to someone who needs us, our words to someone who needs encouragement, our patience to someone who is struggling, and our hands to someone who needs help.

Ultimately, love is not measured by how much we receive, but by how much happiness, strength and goodness we are able to give to others.

Let us therefore make our relationships, our families, our communities and our society places where love is not merely spoken—but lived through giving.

Hari Om !!

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

Bhajana means "service." To serve His cause, by witnessing His living presence at all physical, mental and intellectual levels of our existence, declaring in all our contact and through all our relationships, the glory of our devotion unto the All-pervading, is a life of true "Bhajana."

25/09/2026

The Idol Becomes Our Ideal

Ganapati dissolves His outer form to reveal as the Self within.

25/09/2026

Life Gives You Challenges — Discover the Strength Within

Life is not always a smooth journey. At every stage, we encounter challenges, difficulties, disappointments and unexpected situations. But every challenge carries a hidden opportunity—it gives us a chance to discover the strength that already exists within us.

We often think that challenges are obstacles placed in our path. But challenges can become our teachers. They test our patience, courage, determination and faith. When everything is comfortable, we may never realize how much strength we possess. It is often during difficult moments that our inner qualities come alive.

A person becomes stronger not by avoiding difficulties, but by facing them with the right attitude. We may not be able to control every situation in life, but we can control how we respond to it. Fear may tell us to give up, while courage tells us to take one more step forward.

Swami Chinmayananda repeatedly emphasized the importance of discovering our inner potential. The real strength of a person does not come merely from physical power, wealth or external circumstances. It comes from a calm mind, clear understanding, positive attitude and faith in oneself.

When difficulties come, instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?”, we can ask, “What is this situation teaching me?” This small change in our thinking can transform a problem into an opportunity for growth.

Every challenge can reveal something within us—patience we did not know we had, courage we had never tested, and determination that was waiting to emerge. The very situation that appears to weaken us may ultimately make us wiser and stronger.

Therefore, let us not be afraid of challenges. Let us face them with courage, learn from them with humility and move forward with confidence. Life does not give us challenges merely to defeat us. Sometimes, it gives us challenges so that we may discover the strength that has been hidden within us all along.

Hari Om !!

24/09/2026

Act in the humble belief that Lord, in His infinite mercy, is merely making use of him as His chosen instrument for his own progress.

24/09/2026

Life does not always give us the circumstances we desire. There are days when everything seems to go according to our plans, and there are other days when obstacles appear from every direction. People may not cooperate, situations may not be favourable, resources may be limited, and unexpected difficulties may disturb our peace. Yet, our responsibility remains the same: to do what is right and to do our best.

Swami Chinmayananda’s message reminds us that our duty should not depend upon favourable circumstances. If we work only when conditions are comfortable, our commitment remains conditional. True dedication is revealed when we continue to perform our responsibility even when the environment is difficult.

We often say, “I will do it when the situation improves,” or “I cannot do it because circumstances are against me.” These thoughts slowly weaken our determination. Circumstances are rarely completely under our control. What is under our control is our attitude, our effort, our sincerity and our response.

A person who is committed to a higher purpose does not waste precious energy complaining about circumstances. Instead, he asks, “What can I do with what I have, where I am, at this moment?” This change in attitude transforms difficulties from excuses into opportunities for growth.

When we perform our duty sincerely despite difficulties, our work becomes an offering. We are no longer working merely for personal recognition, reward or appreciation. We work because the work itself is our responsibility. This attitude brings dignity to even the smallest task.

The deeper spiritual message is that He is the Lord of all circumstances. We may not control what happens around us, but we can surrender the results to the Divine and give our best through action. Such surrender is not weakness; it is freedom from unnecessary anxiety about the outcome.

When circumstances are favourable, everyone can appear committed. But when circumstances become difficult, our inner strength is tested. Challenges reveal whether our commitment is genuine or merely dependent upon convenience.

Therefore, instead of asking, “Why is this happening to me?” we can ask, “What is this situation asking me to learn, and what is my duty now?” This question shifts our mind from frustration to responsibility, from helplessness to purposeful action.

Let us learn to work with sincerity, courage and cheerfulness, whatever the circumstances may be. Let our effort be wholehearted, our mind steady and our heart surrendered. When we do our duty even when conditions are not conducive, we offer something precious to the Divine—our sincerity, our discipline and our commitment.

That is the spirit behind the beautiful teaching: “To do your job even if circumstances are not conducive, is our gift to Him who is the sole Lord of all circumstances.”

Hari Om !!